There are two ways to experience the freshest seafood in Washington. Dine at one of our many fine seafood restaurants in the area, or head to the famous Pike Place Market and pick out your very own. “The Market” is located on 9 acres of historic waterfront property and is the longest continuously running Farmers Market in the United States. It now houses about 150 vendors serving up fresh food, handmade crafts and other Seattle merchandise you simply can’t live without! You will find everything here, from Washington hazelnuts to the freshest produce and flowers, but the most popular item at the market is of course, our fish! All day long the boys at Pike Place Fish will be throwing fish left and right, so watch your step around them! They will kindly package up your fish in airline approved sealed packages so that you can take that famous salmon home to share. Many waterfront restaurants are serving up our fresh salmon and shellfish along with impeccable service and spectacular views of Lake Union or Elliott Bay. With our eclectic array of restaurant options, you certainly don’t have to try our seafood, but we sure recommend that you do.

Seattle’s vibrant restaurant scene represents over 40 countries and regions from every corner of the world. In addition to traditional international cuisine, innovative Seattle chefs are creating unique fusion dishes that are satisfying the tastes of all your trendy taste buds. Fresh ingredients, clever combinations and award winning wine lists are commonplace here, as are beautiful waterfront and mountain views. From the corner bistro to the most elegant fine dining experience, from Greek to Ethiopian, your every craving will be matched by a very worthy opponent.  

Washington State is proud to be the second largest premium wine producer in the United States. Currently there are nine major American Viticulture Areas and over 400 wineries producing 18 million gallons of wine per year. In 1981 there were just 19 wineries in Washington, and over the years the local wineries and restaurants have teamed up to introduce wine tasting and pairing into our coffee drinking culture. The Annual “Taste Washington” event is now bringing food and wine enthusiasts together in three cities each year, featuring all the top wineries and restaurants in the state. In addition, leading varietals such as Syrah, Merlot, Semillon, Chardonnay and Riesling are popping up on all the leading wine magazines annual selections for “best wines.” Wine bars and tasting rooms are appearing all over the city, and with award winning wineries all around the city and across the state, it is no wonder why Seattle has become such a popular wine-lovers destination.

"Syrah is becoming synonymous with Washington, as winemakers discover the perfect environment for the Rhône varietal." - Stephen Brook, Decanter, January 2006

Wine Spectator recognized thirteen Washington wines in its annual list of 'Top Picks' for 2005. - Wine Spectator, December 15, 2005